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Nov 25, 2020•31 min•Ep. 84
When you dream of how our city, country, and world could be better, what do you envision? Do you ever wonder what God’s dream is? In this episode, Father John Cusick paints a picture of God’s dream and gives us ways in which we can make it a reality .
Nov 24, 2020•21 min•Ep. 83
Old St. Pat's Podcast Music Series Brough To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are You Raise Me Up, The Prayer, and To Where You Are.
Nov 22, 2020•13 min•Ep. 82
During difficult times it can be easy to run and hide and hold tight to what we have out of fear. We might even be afraid to take a risk with our money, our time, or our heart. And these days during the pandemic have been very difficult but when we take risks to share mercy, love, and forgiveness it multiplies and turns into hope and courage. Today, Father Tom Hurley reminds us that we are meant to multiply and share our blessings.
Nov 17, 2020•17 min•Ep. 81
Old St. Pat's Podcast Series - Radical Kinship: Health, Wellness and Greening in North Lawndale and OSP’s Pastoral Care Ministry By engaging in dialogue with community members, the Radical Kinship series spotlights the social justice and kinship initiatives of Old St. Pat's so we can take meaningful action together. In this episode Kevin sits down with Kayla Jackson, OSP Social Justice Ministry Coordinator, and a panel of experts to discuss the impacts of Covid-19 on the North Lawndale community...
Nov 11, 2020•43 min•Ep. 80
How can we live as a sign of hope? Maybe we send a thoughtful text to a friend, lend a helping hand, or share a joke or smile. Simple and yet kind gestures go a long way to make the world a richer, better place full of compassion and a sense of deeper unity. Today, Father Jack Wall prays for the United States and encourages us to be what we want to see in the world in which we live!
Nov 10, 2020•24 min•Ep. 79
What type of "song" are we composing with our own lives? How have we honored the lives of those whose singing here on earth has been transformed into the song of God? How have we helped those who are mourning the loss of their metaphorical singing partners? This past Sunday we celebrated all Saints Day and it makes us reflect on our one life while reminding us that over the last 6 months we haven’t been able to property attend wakes and funerals and celebrate the lives of the loved ones we’ve lo...
Nov 03, 2020•21 min•Ep. 78
In his most recent encyclical, Pope Francis writes that we are all connected to each other and that we can’t live in isolation. God’s design is that we are to be connected, united in love and there for one another. In today’s episode, enjoy listening to Father Paul Novak’s story about loving our neighbor and finding common ground.
Oct 27, 2020•20 min•Ep. 77
Right now, it can be tempting to rattle off everything we’ve lost and complain about how our lives have gotten even more stressful. But what if we stopped and took stock of all the talents and strengths we bring into this challenging time? What would be on our list? How can we use these gifts to help? Father Tom Hurley reminds us we are in this together and asks us to reflect on what blessings we are called to bring to the world.
Oct 20, 2020•17 min•Ep. 76
Who do you think you are? Who do others think you are? Who are you, really? During this time, have you pondered those three questions? When in your life have you felt the answers to these questions have all been dramatically different? And when have they all been the same? Today, Monsignor Ken Velo helps us reflect on who we are and how our priorities make all the difference.
Oct 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 75
Signs alert us to where we are and the direction we’re going. As we celebrated the feast day of St. Francis of Assissi this past Sunday, we notice the signs the earth is giving us as to turn off a road of arrogance and wastefulness and head down a path of reverence, respect and stewardship. Today, Father Hurley reminds us that sustainability and taking care of creation is not a fad or trendy thing to do, but a lifetime commitment to take care of our common home and the precious resources that ha...
Oct 06, 2020•17 min•Ep. 74
We’ve all heard the phrase “actions speak louder than words” but sometimes work, social pressures, procrastination, fear, ego or distractions make it difficult to “walk the talk”. So in order to be people who practice what we preach, it might take reevaluating our priorities, it could mean changing our mind, or it might even take a change of heart. Today, Father Ed Shea encourages us to make sure our actions match our words and actively bring peace and good to all. EXCITING NEWS - Old St. Pat's ...
Sep 29, 2020•16 min•Ep. 73
Violence ruins our unity and shared connectedness with one another. When it occurs in our life, do we retaliate? Today, Father Jack Wall shares a moving story that shows us how we can respond to the hurts and harms of the violence that divides us from one another.
Sep 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 72
Are you up for the call of Christ to reconcile and to forgive? Can we find ways to speak kindly to each other even when we disagree? As we approach the election here in the United States, Father John Cusick asks us if we can look beyond what pulls us apart and find what brings us together.
Sep 08, 2020•14 min•Ep. 71
Old St. Pat's Podcast Series - Radical Kinship: Cliff Nellis of the Lawndale Christian Legal Clinic By engaging in dialogue with community members, the Radical Kinship series spotlights the social justice and kinship initiatives of Old St. Pat's so we can take meaningful action together. In the first episode of our new series, Kevin Kelley sits down with Cliff Nellis of the Lawndale Christian Legal Clinic to discuss the issues faced by many African Americans in the criminal justice system and st...
Sep 02, 2020•59 min•Ep. 70
Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Life Is Beautiful - Fr. Tom Hurley In this episode, Father Tom Hurley reminds us that, while there is suffering in our lives, life is still beautiful.
Sep 01, 2020•16 min•Ep. 69
Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: I Am For You - Fr. Ed Foley In this episode, Father Ed Foley encourages us to embody dyadic love and be in tune with others so we can unlock the gifts of the spirit!
Aug 25, 2020•21 min•Ep. 68
Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: This Is Shocking - Fr. Tom Hurley Just as the pandemic has been a shock to all of us, Jesus surprises his disciples in this Sunday's Gospel by showing shocking love, healing, and mercy.
Aug 18, 2020•14 min•Ep. 67
Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Don't Be Afraid - Fr. Pat McGrath This Sunday's Gospel tells the story of Jesus walking on water. Just as Jesus encourages the disciples to have courage, Father McGrath encourages us to have faith in this episode.
Aug 11, 2020•15 min•Ep. 66
Currents: Our Work To Do - Keara Ette 8.7.20 Today, Keara Ette reflects on justice and our work to do.
Aug 07, 2020•8 min•Ep. 65
Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Feed Them - Fr. Tom Hurley This Sunday's Gospel story is about Jesus feeding the 5000. Today, Father Tom Hurley reflects on ways we can nourish the world.
Aug 04, 2020•15 min•Ep. 64
Currents: Human Spirituality - Fr. Bill O’Shea 7.17.20 In today's episode, Father Bill O’Shea reflects on human spirituality and how faith, hope and love all play a role.
Jul 17, 2020•13 min•Ep. 63
Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Seeds of Hope - Fr. Tom Hurley
Jul 14, 2020•20 min•Ep. 62
Old St. Pat's Podcast Series - Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. Today, we welcome Karen Skalitzky. Karen is a spiritual director at Old St. Pat’s and in this episode shares her reflection titled “In God’s Eyes: A Reflection on our Shared Humanity”.
Jul 10, 2020•7 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, Fr. Ed Shea reflects on the words of Jesus that offer us rest and encourages us to notice the goodness of God in the world.
Jul 07, 2020•12 min•Ep. 60
Old St. Pat’s Podcast Series - Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. Today, we welcome Terry Nelson-Johnson. Terry has been part of the Old St. Pat’s community for 21 years and is nourished by his connection to The Beloved Community, RCIA, Pre-Cana, Partners, Foundations, and his Spiritual Direction companions. As we celebrate the 4th of July, Terry shares a story on what Independence Day means to him this year.
Jul 03, 2020•16 min•Ep. 59
We choose a background when we join a video call and we choose a backdrop for our lives. Today, Father Tom Hurley points out the parallels between the two and reflects on what type of environment we want to create in our society.
Jun 30, 2020•17 min•Ep. 58
Old St. Pat’s Podcast Series - Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. Today, we welcome Bob Kolatorowicz. Bob directs spiritual learning programs at Old St. Patrick’s Church and in this episode reflects on inclusion and how it makes all the difference
Jun 26, 2020•7 min•Ep. 57
This past Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day. And in today’s episode, Father Paul Novak reflects on how powerful our voices can be as a force for change and honors all of those Father Figures in our lives who have raised us up to be more than what we ever thought we could be. Please stay tuned after the announcement for a beautiful rendition of the song “You Raise Me Up” performed by Michael St. Peter.
Jun 23, 2020•20 min•Ep. 56
Old St. Pat's Podcast Series Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. We welcome Terry Nelson-Johnson on this episode of Currents. Terry is a street theologian and educator who explores life and faith through the art of storytelling. Today, he reflects on the love of Father’s. To all Father figures, we wish you a very happy Father’s Day weekend!
Jun 19, 2020•11 min•Ep. 55
